Andoni Iraola is unlikely to pursue a move to sign Eli Junior Kroupi for Liverpool despite their strong relationship built at Bournemouth. The new boss has been
The new boss has been tipped to bring in a number of star players from his Cherries squad, but currently has no plans to raid his former club, with other targets in mind.
's inconsistency has led to suggestions that the Reds will look to bring in a new forward in the summer window.that Liverpool will not pursue a move for Kroupi as he would expect to be a regular in the XI. Iraola is instead keen to work on getting Isak back to his best, while Ekitike will return next year, and any replacement is likely to be short-term or a versatile option.
That could open the door for one of Kroupi's other major suitors, although there is still a strong chance that he could remain at Bournemouth beyond the summer.revealed on 1 June that Iraola has three major transfer targets at Liverpool, but has no plans to revisit his Bournemouth squad in his pursuit. The Spaniard wants to bring in a new left-back, a right-sided winger and a central midfielder, with the positions emerging as key concerns ahead of the window opening.
A new striker does not rank highly on the Reds' shortlist, and they are now not expected to step up their interest in Kroupi, leading to further uncertainty.
"There are a number of positions where they need to improve, but I'm told a new striker isn't high on their list now, there are other positions they want to target. "There's been some talk about Iraola wanting to sign Kroupi from Bournemouth, but I would be very surprised if that move happened. "They've still got Alexander Isak, who they spent £125million on, and Ekitike, even though he's out injured until next, will come back into the side.
"So bringing in another striker, where will he fit in? Kroupi will want to play regularly, so that's part of the reason I can't see it happening. They already have the players they want.
"News that Liverpool have cooled their interest in Kroupi will come as a significant boost to other interested clubs, not just in England but across Europe. The forward is believed to be open to leaving Bournemouth, while the Cherries would not stand in his way of a big move, placing clubs on high alert.revealed in April that Man United are interested in doing deal to sign Kroupi, and feel he could be lured away from Bournemouth this summer.
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